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His
compositions
are characterised by a special originality of expression
and anticipate the upheavals of pre-Enlightenment Italian
culture. He composed a number of works for the theatre (as
was the custom of the times), prominent amongst which the
three-act musical comedy "lo frate ‘nnammurato" and the
memorable "la serva padrona".
Pergolesi produced a number of religious pieces, vocal works of various kinds, and instrumental compositions such as this concerto. In his output we find an incisive approach, a counter-point which is developed in an authentically complete manner (not mere sketches as is the case with many other compositions of the period), and an intense feeling of joy. As played here in Perle del Barocco (cdc 008), this piece must be considered a first recording.
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